Tractor Supply Company Announces Groundbreaking of Northeast Distribution Center
August 09 2017 - 4:01PM
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle
retail store chain in the United States, announced today it has
officially begun construction of a new distribution center in
Frankfort, NY.
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“The addition of our new distribution center in New York is
important to our continued growth, as the facility will provide
Tractor Supply the capacity we need to further our store expansion
in the Northeast Corridor of the country,” said Greg Sandfort,
Chief Executive Officer. “We are always looking for new ways to
reach our customers as quickly and efficiently as possible, and
this distribution center will play a critical role in our digital
fulfillment strategy. We’re excited to begin the building process
and look forward to a longstanding partnership with the great
Frankfort community.”
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said, "We have invested
more in the Mohawk Valley in six years than the region had seen in
decades and it’s paying off. Unemployment is down, while
private sector jobs are up and we've successfully attracted Tractor
Supply Company to Herkimer County, which will soon create 350 good
jobs for hard-working Upstate New Yorkers. This is a huge win for
Herkimer County and the entire region, and we look forward to a
long, successful partnership with the company."
Tractor Supply executives and local government
officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking event earlier today,
August 9, at the site of the Frankfort distribution center located
in the Frankfort 5S South Business Park. The facility is expected
to begin shipping by the end of 2018 and will be approximately
930,500 square-foot in size, with the potential to create more than
350 new full-time jobs over the next six years.
“This groundbreaking is the result of several
years of work and dedication by many to bring a tenant to the
Frankfort 5S South Business Park,” said Chairman Bernard Peplinski,
Sr., of the Herkimer County Legislature. “As the walls go up and
the doors open later next year, the residents of Herkimer County
and the surrounding area will benefit from the additional jobs and
resulting economic growth as we work with Tractor Supply.”
Senator James L. Seward said, “Whenever I
discuss economic development for the Mohawk Valley, the
conversation inevitably turns to the Frankfort 5S South Business
Park, also known as the Pumpkin Patch. Tractor Supply’s
arrival is great news and the project will stimulate our regional
economy leading to future growth and more good paying jobs for our
families.”
Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi of Utica said,
“Tractor Supply Company will be an outstanding tenant and will
bring job opportunities to many area residents, which will help
businesses in surrounding communities as well. Through securing
state funding toward the cost of a new water tower and
infrastructure improvements, we were able to help make this project
a reality. I want to acknowledge the Herkimer County Legislature,
the Herkimer County IDA, and everyone else who partnered on this
very significant investment in our community.”
Tractor Supply currently operates 1,630 stores
in 49 states across the country and seven distribution centers in
various locations including Casa Grande, AZ, Franklin, KY,
Hagerstown, MD, Macon, GA, Pendleton, IN, Waco, TX, and Waverly,
NE. Upon completion of the Frankfort facility in late 2018,
Tractor Supply will operate eight distribution centers in
total.
For more information on Tractor Supply Company, or to shop their
products online, please visit www.tractorsupply.com.
About Tractor Supply
CompanyFounded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company is the
largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United
States. At July 1, 2017, the Company operated 1,630 Tractor
Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website at
www.tractorsupply.com. Tractor Supply stores are focused on
supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers
and others who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and
small businesses. Stores are located primarily in towns
outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities.
The Company offers the following comprehensive selection of
merchandise: (1) equine, livestock, pet and small animal products,
including items necessary for their health, care, growth and
containment; (2) hardware, truck, towing and tool products; (3)
seasonal products, including heating, lawn and garden items, power
equipment, gifts and toys; (4) work/recreational clothing and
footwear; and (5) maintenance products for agricultural and rural
use.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a
small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the
needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities,
and offering a variety of pet products and services. At July
1, 2017, the Company operated 160 Petsense stores in 26
states. For more information on Petsense, visit
www.petsense.com.
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